CAPITAL PROJECTS MANAGER, PUBLIC WORKS

Capital Projects Manager, Public Works

Salary : $126,684.00 - $161,700.00 Annually

Location : Los Angeles County, CA

Job Type : Full time

Job Number : C4141G

Department : PUBLIC WORKS

Application Filing Period : We will begin accepting applications on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 7 : 00 a.m. Pacific Time (PT) - until the needs of the service are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

Exam Number : C-4141-G

Out-of-Class Experience Will Not Be Accepted For This Examination.

Essential Job Functions

A Capital Projects Manager, Public Works is responsible for performing a combination of the following essential job functions :

• Manages the programming, design, construction, and post-construction of County capital projects of medium to large size by controlling all aspects of cost and schedule, and through resolution of issues that pertain to successful project delivery;
• Coordinates the input and efforts of all County departments associated with the project;
• Negotiates, administers, and controls contracts and agreements related to the project and serves as the official County administrative contact with consultants, developers, architects, contractors, and other public agencies;
• Identifies potential problem areas in advance, takes corrective action, advises others of required actions and brings unresolved difficulties to the attention of proper authority;
• Reviews and manages detailed project schedules based on approved completion dates;
• Coordinates the preparation of and periodically updates project cost estimates;
• Develops and monitors the detailed project budget;
• Develops, manages, and updates detailed total project cost estimates and project schedules,and exerts cost and schedule controls during all phases of project delivery;
• Authorizes expenditures within the budget and provides cost controls;
• Prepares and reviews project status reports;
• Reviews performance reports against project control criteria established in the Project Program Plan;
• Reviews changes in Program Plan requested by tenant departments;
• Reviews and makes recommendations on changes requested by user departments;
• Coordinates formal and informal design reviews with technical assistance from the Architectural Engineering Division;
• Reviews project-related information for submittal to the Chief Executive Office and the Board of Supervisors;
• Conducts construction progress reviews;
• Coordinates changes in scope of work with proper authority;
• Authorizes payments to architects and contractors within contract limits;
• Arranges for the timely availability of custom equipment for new facilities;
• Monitors and coordinates construction supervision and inspection;
• Authorizes technical change orders recommended by the appropriate engineering personnel within authority granted by the Board of Supervisors;
• Supervises subordinate staff as needed;
• Instructs lower-level project manager trainees in proper project management techniques as needed.

Requirements

Minimum Requirements :

Option I : Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field-AND-Two years of project management experience at the level of County of Los Angeles class of Capital Projects Management Associate, Public Works.

Option II : Graduation from an accredited college with a Bachelor's degree in Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field-AND-Five years of experience coordinating building projects through all phases including program planning and development, systems development, resource management, budget management and control, schedule management and control, design, and construction of building projects.

Physical Class : Physical Class II Light : Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10 pound limit, and some bending, stooping or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

License : A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

A valid Certificate of Registration as a Civil Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Structural Engineer, Architect, or Landscape Architect obtained from the United States is required -OR- A valid certification by the Construction Management Association of America as a certified construction manager is required. Applicants MUST attach a copy of valid Certification within five (5) business days of application submission. Applications submitted without the required Certification will be rejected as incomplete.

Special Requirement Information :

Applications from persons with degrees from foreign universities will be accepted ONLY if evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services or Association of International Credential Evaluation, Inc.

Additional Information

Examination Content : This examination will consist of an interview weighted 100% covering job knowledge, supervisory skills, problem solving, interpersonal effectiveness, and communication and comprehension ability. Candidates must achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register. NO PERSON MAY COMPETE IN THIS EXAMINATION MORE THAN ONCE EVERY TWELVE (12) MONTHS.

Eligibility Information : The names of candidates receiving a passing grade in the examination will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Special Information : The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. The County will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.

All County workforce members must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment. Successful candidates for this position will be required to submit proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or request an exemption for qualifying medical or religious reasons during the onboarding process. Candidates should not present proof of vaccination until instructed to do so by the hiring department.

Vacancy Information : The eligible register of successful candidates created from this exam will be used to fill vacancies throughout Public Works as they occur.

Testing Accommodation : If you require an accommodation to fairly compete in any part of the assessment process, please contact exam analyst at Jluk@dpw.lacounty.gov. You will be required to provide supporting documentation from a qualified professional justifying the requested accommodation(s). The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can respond to your request and keep you moving through the process.

Application and Filing Information

Fill out your application completely. The acceptance of your application depends on whether you have clearly shown that you meet the REQUIREMENTS. Provide any relevant education, training, and experience in the spaces provided so we can evaluate your qualifications for the job. For each job held, give the name and address of your employer, your job title, beginning and ending dates, and description of work performed. All information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. IMPORTANT NOTES + FALSIFICATIONof any information may result in DISQUALIFICATIONorRESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. + UtilizingVERBIAGEfrom Class Specification and / or Requirements serving as your description of dutiesWILL NOT be sufficient to meet the requirements. Doing so may result in anINCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may beDISQUALIFIED. APPLICATIONS MUST BE FILED ONLINE ONLY. APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY U.